Jeffrey A. Helsel, 56 of Plymouth, Indiana, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior at 3:45 am, Saturday, November 4, 2023, at his residence.
Jeffrey was a lifelong resident of Plymouth, where he was born on September 7, 1967, to Linda Trago and Daniel Helsel.
He was employed by Marshall-Starke Development Center and enjoyed Christian T.V., old time gospel music, eating, going to fairs and riding the rides and most of all, he loved God and God’s word.
He is survived by his mother, Linda Trago, Plymouth, two brothers, Robert (Debra) Helsel, Bremen, Anthony (Kristin) Schuh, Plymouth and two half-brothers, Jason and Jared Helsel, Blue Rock, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his brother Randall Helsel, his dad, Stephen Trago and his father, Daniel Helsel.
Visitation will be from 6:30 – 7:00 pm, Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Bourbon United Pentecostal Church, 201 N. Bourbon Street, Bourbon, Indiana 46504. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 pm Wednesday at the church. A private burial will be held at a later date in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 North Michigan Street, Plymouth has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jeffrey’s memory to Marshall Starke Development Center, 1901 Pidco Drive, Plymouth, Indiana 46563; Adec, 2700 Industrial Pkwy, Elkhart, Indiana 46516 or to Center for Hospice, 112 S Center Street, Plymouth, IN 46563.
john says
rest in peace jeffrey and god bless you
Judy and Bill Bailey says
Linda and family – heartfelt condolences to all of you. I will always remember Jeff for his smile! May you all be comforted knowing that your beloved son is with his Lord and Savior.
Ren Van Gilder says
Many thoughts are with you.
Hugs,
Ren and Beverly
Van Gilder
T A Sedra says
Sweet Jeff will be missed. So sorry about your loss, but the comfort is in knowing he loved Jesus, and Jesus loved him.
Joanne Maher says
Linda and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May Jeffery rest in peace with the Lord.
Sincerely,
Joanne Doerr Maher
Becky Shores says
Jeff, you were a light to all who knew you! Heaven gained a beautiful person!
Much love
Judy Delp says
Linda- Prayers during this tender time… So thankful we know we will see our loved ones again where they will be whole and healed 💕🙏🏻
Mia Rhoads says
Fly with the Angels Jeffey! I remember you from when my mom drove for JJR! You had such a bright spirit! An infectious smile and personality! RIP!
Vivian Barrett says
Linda,
So sorry for your loss!! It is so hard loosing our loved ones!
Doug Jonsson says
Dear Linda,
I am so happy that I got to see Jeff and you at Lori’s house in 2022. It had been around 50 years since I saw you last. Jeff was still the sweet, smiling kid I knew back then.
Now he has a new life and I can still feel him smiling.
Love,
Doug
Cynthia Johnson says
Our hearts and prayers are with the Helsel Family as well as the Lutz Family here at Adec. The Adec Family will truly miss you Jeff!
Rhonda Gibson says
Blessed to have known the love of such a beautiful soul. Will miss you my sweet cousin…
Katy Miller says
OO Jeff what to say? Except we miss you and were so blessed to have the time we did with you. Your smile and humor will be missed!! Prayers to everyone during this difficult time.
Pat Langfeldt says
Jeff was the “light” that made my days at MSDC so fun! Thank you Linda for sharing Jeff with us all…fly high sweet Jeff!